Prep school student Todd Anderson suffers in
the shadow of his roommate and his elder brother, who was
the valedictorian of his class. But inspired by an English
teacher who urges his charges to break with the status quo
by introducing them to the ancient tradition of the Dead Poets
Society, Todd learns to see himself in a new light.

Ask Yourself:

- How did Todd think negatively of himself?
- How, do you think, was this character able to let go of
self-doubts?
- Imagine yourself as Todd when he let go of his negative
beliefs.
- What distorted thoughts about yourself are dropping away
as you “become” him?
- How does this feel?
- How do you see yourself and your environment now?